Northern Michigan University’s distinctive academic and career programs are nurtured by exceptional teaching and extensive opportunities for scholarship, creativity and engagement. Our supportive, connected community empowers students, graduates, faculty and staff to contribute to a diverse and sustainable world.
Errin Jordan ● (906) 227-2650 ● admissions@nmu.edu
Location: Marquette, MI
Website: nmu.edu
Virtual Information Sessions: None
Virtual Tours: None
Number of Students: 6,600
Student to Faculty Ratio: 20:1
Percentage of Students Who Identify As Native: 1.4%
Percentage of Staff Who Identify As Native: Not Provided
Graduation Rate For Native Students: Not Provided
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements differ depending on the status of the applicant (first-year student, transfer, etc.) and the level of academic program. The "apply by student type" page describe the credentials considered, the admission requirements and the application procedures for each applicant status and program level in more detail. First-year/freshman and transfer admission requirements are summarized below. Please see the NMU Bulletin for Admissions Policy information.
Academic departments may have additional requirements for admission to specific programs.
Native Financial Aid Opportunities Offered by the School
Not Provided
Diploma
Certificate
Associate's
Bachelor's ✓
Master's
Doctorate
On-Campus Native Specific Housing
On-Campus Family Housing ✓
On-Campus Sober Housing ✓
On-Campus Childcare
Support Person For Native Students ✓
Elder-In-Residence
Native American Tuition Waiver ✓
Native Greek Organizations
Arts & Entertainment Degrees
Art & Design
Art & Design Education
Athletic Coaching Education
Communication Studies
Dance
Multimedia Journalism
Multimedia Production
Music
Musical Theatre
Secondary Education Music
Social Media Design Management
Theatre and Entertainment Arts
Theatre Technology and Design
Native Degrees
Anishinaabemowin Language and Culture Teaching
Native American Community Service
Native American Education
Native American Studies
Native Language(s) Taught
Anishinaabemowin (Northern Ojibwe)
Native Classes
American Indians: Identity and Media Images
Anishinaabe Language, Culture and Community I
Beautiful Walks on Turtle Island: Seasonal Experience Anishinaabe Language
Decolonizing with Indigenous Foods
History of Indian Boarding School Education
Indians of the Western Great Lakes
Michigan & Wisconsin Tribal Relations
Native American Art and Architecture
Native American Community Engagement
Native American Drama, Nonfiction and Short Stories
Native American Education
Native American Experience
Native American History
Native American Inclusion in the Classroom
Native American Justice
Native American Novels and Poetry
Native Peoples of North America
Research and Engagement in Native American Studies
Spark of the Three Fires: Anishinaabe Language, Culture and Community I
Traditional Oral Literatures: Selected Native American Cultures
Tribal Law and Government
Native Supports Offered
Anishnaabe Radio News
Center for Native American Studies
Decolonizing Diet Project
Native American Studies Resource Room
Native Circle
Walking the Path Together
Native Student Organizations
Anishinaabe News
Beading Club
Morning Thunder Drum Group
Native American Language and Culture Club
Native American Student Association
Native Events
First Nations Food Taster
Hide Doll and Cradle Board Making Workshops
Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Learning to Walk Together Pow Wow
N8V Dance Fitness
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Studies Student Success and Leadership Programming
Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Making Programs
Sing Our Sisters Home
Wild Rice Camp
Native Preparation Programs
AIM North
Native High School Programming
None
How Is The School Involved With The Local Native Community?
The Center for Native American Studies strives to serve as a resource for not only the NMU community; when possible we strive to partner with tribal nations as well as other community entities, organizations, and agencies. However, due to limited staffing we may not be able to help and answer all of the inquires and invitations that we receive.